IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
211890
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
171188
Sponsor
ALD. KOVAC, DODD, HAMILTON, BAUMAN, COGGS, RAINEY, ZAMARRIPA, LEWIS, MURPHY, BORKOWSKI, PEREZ, SPIKER, DIMITRIJEVIC AND STAMPER
Title
Resolution supporting the City of Milwaukee’s sister city Irpin, Ukraine, and condemning Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.
Analysis
This resolution supports the City of Milwaukee’s sister city Irpin, Ukraine, and condemns Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee became sister cities with Irpin, Ukraine, a small city just outside of Kyiv, in March 2018; and
Whereas, In February 2022, Russia’s military invaded Ukraine, killing civilians and launching destructive attacks in many parts of the country, including Irpin; and
Whereas, Milwaukee condemns Russia’s unjustifiable and violent war on Ukraine’s peaceful citizens, democratically elected government, and proud cultural heritage; and
Whereas, Milwaukee stands with its sister city of Irpin and the people who are suffering in the face of aggression; and
Whereas, Milwaukee’s diverse citizens share the values of democratic governance, self-determination, and freedom of expression, which Ukrainians are now bravely defending with their lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City of Milwaukee supports its sister city Irpin, Ukraine, and condemns Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB177295-1
Alex Highley
3/10/2022